Volkswagen Philippines has been quiet in the automotive market for some time, with its last launch being the Volkswagen Cross Santana and new colors for the Volkswagen T-Cross. However, something interesting happened with the launch of the Volkswagen Tharu as the newest crossover to join the brand’s local lineup. It is positioned above the T-Cross and where the Volkswagen Tiguan used to be in the lineup. Today, we will compare it against another new vehicle within the same price bracket with the

The all-new 2024 Honda CR-V marks the introduction of two important technologies for the Japanese carmaker. One is the return of the Honda hybrid-electric powertrain in the CR-V RS e:HEV. And the other is the official rollout of the app-based Honda CONNECT system. Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) vice president Louie Soriano said at a press conference following the launch of the all-new CR-V that all variants will come with a free three-year Honda CONNECT subscription. Talk to your CR-V The Ho

Crossovers are one of the hottest vehicles available in the global market today. Every brand's offerings target specific price points and niches in the segment. One of the latest brands to enter this lucrative market is Mitsubishi, with its new XForce crossover. While the vehicle is not yet available for the Philippine market, it has been launched in Indonesia, giving us a general idea of what to expect from the car when it makes its way to the Philippine market. It's a pre-launch spec showdown

After making their initial debut at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Chery Auto Philippines has officially launched the 2024 Chery Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid and the 2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid models. These new mild-hybrid crossovers are part of Chery Auto Philippines' continued effort to provide clean and green modes of transportation, further emphasizing its new slogan, “There’s more to our cars.” Chery Tiggo 5x Pro hybrid - the star of the show Starting with the Chery Tiggo 5x Pro

Still reeling from the Daihatsu "notchgate" and the Hybrid Raize crash test controversies, Toyota is again in hot water as its Toyota Corolla Cross is being recalled in two markets for two different reasons. The popular crossover is being recalled in Australia, with around 1,285 affected by a parking brake issue for units produced between February 2022 and April 2023. Meanwhile, it is also being recalled in North America, covering 96,000 Corolla Cross models that were produced between 2022 to 20

Expect more expensive vehicles as car brands update their prices for 2023. It's the first month of the new year and four manufacturers – Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki – have already updated their prices as of press time. While some may only have minor changes, others have more dramatic hikes. However, we expect more brands to follow, especially those that have yet to implement changes since 2022. Honda Cars Philippines Honda Cars Philippines announced in 2022 that it would increase the pr